The Impact of Cyclones and Floods on Agriculture in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world due to its geographical location, dense population, and climatic conditions. Among the various natural disasters, cyclones and floods are the most frequent and devastating. These calamities not only cause loss of lives and infrastructure but also have a severe impact on agriculture, which is the backbone of the country’s economy. Agriculture provides employment to nearly 40% of the labour force and contributes around 13% to the national GDP. Therefore, the repeated destruction caused by floods […]

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Community-Based Disaster Management in Rural Bangladesh

Bangladesh, a country situated in the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, is one of the most disaster-prone nations in the world. With its geographic location and low-lying topography, the country frequently experiences floods, cyclones, riverbank erosion, droughts, and other natural calamities. Rural areas, where the majority of the population resides, are particularly […]

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